Ayanna Pressley: “20% of Haitians in the United States, that's one in five…”

“Now, in 2026, thanks to her legal status under TPS, Rebecca is a certified nursing assistant. She told me that she cares for her patients with great joy, pride, and dedication. Mr. Speaker, let the record reflect that 20% of Haitians in the United States, that's one in five, work in health care. bridging the critical workforce gaps that define our caregiving crisis. Rebecca is not our enemy, and she should not have to live with shame nor fear of being deported solely because of where she was born.” (03:18–03:26)

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